Baking with Fresh Pumpkin
There are three ways to transform an uncooked pumpkin into the puree used in baking: Cut the pumpkin in half and discard the stem section and stringy pulp. Save the seeds to dry and roast. In a shallow baking dish, place the two halves face down ... [... more]
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Winning turkey tips
Anel Schmidt's Thanksgiving turkey has no stuffing, but it is full of history. "It's drenched in flavors my family has passed down in Cuba for generations," says Schmidt, whose parents fled the country around 1959, when Fidel Castro took power. [... more]
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A Stress-Free Thanksgiving
If memories of last year's Thanksgiving include stacks of buffet plates, last-minute jaunts to the store for fresh rosemary or that burnt pumpkin pie, you may want to think about trying to de-stress your holiday this year. There are plenty of ... [... more]
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Why Brine?
Salt changes the structure of the muscle tissues in the meat, allowing it to swell and absorb water and flavorings. It also breaks down the proteins, resulting in a tender-seeming turkey. This means that--despite the moisture loss during roasting ... [... more]
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Carving a Turkey
These easy-to-follow steps will take your turkey from centerpiece perfection to neat slices on your serving platter. While nothing is as impressive as a beautiful, bronzed turkey on the holiday buffet, it's much easier to carve the bird in the ... [... more]
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Turkey Tips: Grilled and Smoked Turkey
One of the benefits of smoking a turkey is that it's almost impossible to overcook anything in a smoker. The temperature remains low and the cooking is slow, resulting in perfectly moist and tender meat with a rich, complex flavor. Besides a ... [... more]
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Stuffing and Dressing
Stuffings aren't just for roasting a turkey--they can also be baked in or along side a variety of foods such as bell peppers, zucchini, or pork chops. The stuff dressings can be made of is as varied as one's imagination. While stuffing is most ... [... more]
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Canadian Thanksgiving
Canadian Thanksgiving traces its roots to an old European farming custom: farmers would band together to toast a plentiful harvest. The first known Thanksgiving celebration on Canadian shores was in 1578. It was hosted by a European explorer ... [... more]
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Cooking Questions: Thanksgiving
Turkeys are available fresh or frozen, in sizes ranging from a diminutive 4 pounds to a whopping 30 pounds. Count on 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of turkey for each guest, depending whether you want plenty of leftovers or just a few. (If you have lots of ... [... more]
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Allrecipes Thanksgiving Traditions Survey
Other (Answers included Brussels sprouts, broccoli, chestnuts and corn pudding) 34% Answers included, "Stuffing--I make lots," yams, mashed potatoes, and "None!" Do you stick closely to tradition or do you like to experiment? . Other ( [... more]
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Budget Thanksgiving Dinner
Each of these crowd-pleasing recipes rates four stars or more. Typically the turkey accounts for about 40 percent of the cost of the meal. Save money by buying a store-brand frozen turkey instead of a fresh bird (be sure to allow enough time to ... [... more]
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Pass the Pie
A great pie starts with a great crust. Although store-bought crusts are convenient, they're never as good as homemade. Learn how to make flaky, buttery pastry with our advice articles: The traditional holiday favorites--pumpkin, sweet potato, and ... [... more]
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